MCC appoints Patricia Lovett as the new Dean of Student Affairs

After an extensive national search, Madisonville Community College has selected a new Dean of Student Affairs, Patricia Lovett. Lovett comes to the college from Brescia University, where she was the interim vice president and dean of student affairs. 

The college’s Provost, Dr. Sid Hill, shared these thoughts on the appointment, “We are elated to have Patricia as part of the MCC family.  Her wealth of knowledge and experience will benefit the students and the overall institution.  I have no doubt that she will assist MCC in continuing the high-quality wrap-around services that we provide to our students.” 

Lovett brings extensive experience in student affairs to the college. Prior to her work at Brescia University, she was the director of multicultural affairs at Ball State University, where she worked across multiple departments to support various student success initiatives. Before her time at Ball State University, Lovett was the director of student life for athletics at Virginia Tech and implemented and developed programs to assist student-athletes will all facets of their college experience. She has worked in other student affairs, admissions, and housing roles at both Murray State University and the University of Southern Indiana. 

Lovett holds a Bachelor of Science in dietetics and a Master of Science in human development and leadership, both from Murray State University. She is a general member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.